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The twins resemble each other in many ways.
What does Resemble mean?
Resemble means look like or be similar to.
Dictionary definition
To look like or be similar to someone or something.
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Resemble in a sentence
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The fossil seemed to resemble a small leaf.
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Writers often compare details when two characters resemble each other in behavior or appearance.
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What does resemble mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to resemble?
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Practice 3
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Resemble
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MeaningResemble means look like or be similar to.
ExampleExample: The twins resemble each other in many ways.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · zem · bul
- Strongest beat
- zem
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zem.
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Synonyms
Words like Resemble
look likeUse for having a similar appearance.
be similar toUse for sharing features.
matchUse when features are alike.
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Word family
Resemble word family
Base word
resemble
verb
resembles
Looks like or is similar to now or often.
verb
resembled
Looked like in the past.
noun
resemblance
A similarity between people or things.
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